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BOONE — The suspect in the shooting that occurred on Aug. 21 on King Street has turned himself in, according to the boone Police Department.Â
BOONE — The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation has selected Destination by Design of Boone to help create an economic development action plan to be… Read moreBoone business selected to guide growth planning for Blue Ridge Parkway communities
BOONE — On Thursday, Feb. 2, the refurbished and revived Appalachian Theatre of the High Country continues its Mast Store Americana Music Seri… Read moreAshley Heath and Her Heathens and Ashes & Arrows fill out double bill at App Theatre
WATAUGA — Two local cadets have been selected for the 2023 Richard Augur National Flight Academy. Read moreTwo High Country cadets selected for 2023 Richard Augur National Flight Academy
Editor’s note: This article features news and photos from past editions of the Watauga Democrat. Read moreThis week in the archives: App Theatre fire, something cooking, off to Iraq
From a 9-year-old girl to an 88-year-old woman, community members from near and far took the plunge at the WinterFest Polar Bear Plunge event … Read morePhotos: 'Best ever' Polar Bear Plunge brings large crowd to WinterFest event
BOONE — The Watauga High School Pioneer Playmakers are raising money for their trip to the Southeastern Theatre Conference Secondary School Pl… Read morePioneer Playmakers fundraising for theater trip, group recognized by Boone Town Council
BOONE — The cause of the Tuesday night structure fire in Boone has been identified. Read moreCause of Tuesday night structure fire in Boone identified
BOONE — The Watauga High School swim team collectively broke eight conference records on Wednesday, Jan. 25, on the way to sweeping first plac… Read morePioneer swimmers break eight conference records in resounding NWC tournament win
BOONE — The Southern Appalachian Heritage Association presented in front of the Boone Town Council regarding its license at the council’s Jan.… Read moreBoone Town Council hears Southern Appalachian Heritage Association presentation
ASHEVILLE – Blowing Rock’s Bob Stout was elected chair of the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation Board of Trustees. Read moreBlowing Rock's Stout elected chair of Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation board trustees
VILAS — The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Standards Division has col… Read moreVilas Dollar General fined for price-scanner error
The following information is courtesy of the Boone Police Department. All suspects are consi… Read morePolice reports
FLEETWOOD — A small earthquake was reported in the neighboring community of Fleetwood at app… Read moreSmall earthquake reported in neighboring Fleetwood
WATAUGA — Nonprofits serving the High Country aim to continue to raise awareness and educate… Read moreLocal organizations seek to bring awareness to human trafficking in the High Country
MORTIMER – Local nonprofit ACleanWilsonCreek.org received a $1,500 grant from Balsam Mountai… Read moreLocal nonprofit benefits from Balsam Mountain Trust Partnership and grant award
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BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. — No. 19 App State took eight of 10 matches on the road Monday and posted a 32-6 win against Gardner-Webb to remain unbe… Read moreNo. 19 App State improves to 4-0 in SoCon with away victory over Gardner-Webb
BOONE, N.C. – App State men's basketball swept its weekend at home, finishing with a 63-51 win over Arkansas State, the team's third consecuti… Read moreApp State men beat Arkansas State, 63-51, for third straight win
LEXINGTON, Va. — App State women's track and field capped competition at the VMI Winter Classic on Saturday with a new 4x400-meter relay scho… Read moreMountaineers break 4x400-meter relay school record at VMI Winter Classic
BOONE — The App State women's basketball team fell to Louisiana, 65-51, at the Holmes Convocation Center on Saturday. Read moreMountaineers ladies fall to Louisiana, 65-51
The following information was provided by AppHealthCare. Restaurants, meat markets and food stands are inspected one to four times per year ba… Read moreWatauga County health inspections
BOONE — The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation has selected Destination by Design of Boone to help create an economic development action plan to be… Read moreBoone business selected to guide growth planning for Blue Ridge Parkway communities
BOONE — On Thursday, Feb. 2, the refurbished and revived Appalachian Theatre of the High Country continues its Mast Store Americana Music Seri… Read moreAshley Heath and Her Heathens and Ashes & Arrows fill out double bill at App Theatre
HIGH COUNTRY — Hole Lotta Doughnuts will soon have a special drink menu to pair with their delicious snacks and pastries. On Friday, Jan. 27, … Read moreHole Lotta Doughnuts launching new drink menu with goal to give back
FOSCOE — The unmistakable red building formerly known as the Foscoe Country Store and Taylor’s Country Store is getting a new breath of life. Read moreCommunity staple to get another life
